The 'Double Entry System' was first codified by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Double Entry System' was first codified by:
A. Luca Pacioli
B. Adam Smith
C. Kautilya
D. Henry Ford
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Luca Pacioli, an Italian mathematician, described the double-entry system in 1494.

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A: The Going Concern concept justifies the charging of depreciation. R: Depreciation allocates the cost of an asset over its useful life. Choose the correct option.
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